Long-term injury victim Taylor set for Swansea return

The 24-year-old left-back looks set to feature for the Swans' under-21 side against Millwall on Monday night and could be in contention to face Southampton at the weekend

Swansea left-back Neil Taylor is one step closer to completing his comeback from injury as he looks set to feature in a reserve friendly on Monday night.

The 24-year-old has been out of action since September 1 last year after suffering a dislocated and fractured ankle following a challenge with Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner.

The Welsh international was a permanent fixture in the side under former manager Brendan Rodgers in both the Championship and the Swans' first season in the Premier League but this campaign has been ruined by injury.

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has offered his support to the left-back and has backed him to return stronger than ever.